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Industrial ransomware hits 1,140 incidents in Q2 2026
Virtualisation

Industrial ransomware hits 1,140 incidents in Q2 2026

Industrial firms face growing disruption as ransomware incidents rose 12% to 1,140 in the second quarter, Dragos said.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
HID launches self-service visitor kiosk for enterprises
Surveillance

HID launches self-service visitor kiosk for enterprises

Visitors at large sites may face tighter identity checks as the new kiosk links document scanning, face matching and badge issuance in one step.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Cloudflare sees surge in hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks
Network Security

Cloudflare sees surge in hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks

Government and media sites were hit hardest as Cloudflare reported 23.2 million network-layer DDoS attacks in the first half of 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Eventus Security wins community choice cybersecurity award
Ransomware

Eventus Security wins community choice cybersecurity award

Public backing has handed Eventus Security another boost as it competes in a crowded managed security market facing rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
OpenAI says Astra may hit critical cyber threshold
Encryption

OpenAI says Astra may hit critical cyber threshold

Tighter safeguards and pauses on internal work follow early tests that left OpenAI unable to rule out critical cyber capabilities in Astra.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
DroneShield launches portable RF intelligence device
Software-as-a-Service

DroneShield launches portable RF intelligence device

Demand for counter-drone tools is rising as armed forces seek portable kit that can interpret radio signals in the field, not just collect them.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Google expands on-premises AI for sovereign data needs
Data Protection

Google expands on-premises AI for sovereign data needs

Nearly half of senior IT leaders now prioritise data residency controls, as regulators and governments push AI workloads into local environments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Iveda completes EU AI Act readiness for video analytics
Data Protection

Iveda completes EU AI Act readiness for video analytics

The readiness push could help the Arizona-based group win European customers as regulators scrutinise video analytics more closely under the EU AI Act.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
1Kosmos names Frank Cohen as Chief Revenue Officer
Digital Transformation

1Kosmos names Frank Cohen as Chief Revenue Officer

The hire is aimed at accelerating adoption of its identity verification platform as enterprises battle impersonation attacks and account takeover risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
DesignVerse expands enterprise AI platform into the US
Data Protection

DesignVerse expands enterprise AI platform into the US

US enterprises could cut software delivery time by months as DesignVerse brings its AI tools to regulated industries beyond Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

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Critical Infrastructure stories

Access doesn't disappear in the cloud - It just gets harder to see
Hybrid Cloud

Access doesn't disappear in the cloud - It just gets harder to see

Hybrid critical infrastructure estates are leaving contractor and vendor access unseen, raising compliance and supply chain risk under reformed CIRMP rules.

By Dennis Baltazar • 5 min read • Last week
Ohakune residents demand answers after reservoir runs dry
Civil Defence

Ohakune residents demand answers after reservoir runs dry

Residents were warned too late as Ohakune's reservoir emptied, leaving businesses and households without water on a busy winter weekend.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 5 min read • Last week
Macquarie Cloud Services signs major Microsoft Azure deal
Data Protection

Macquarie Cloud Services signs major Microsoft Azure deal

Microsoft expects Macquarie Cloud Services' Azure use to reach USD $278 million over three years, underlining demand for cloud migration work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Refrigeration controller flaws threaten cold chains
Virtual Private Networks

Refrigeration controller flaws threaten cold chains

Supermarkets and hospitals could face spoiled stock and medicines after flaws in two widely used refrigeration controller platforms were disclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
The next Australian mining catastrophe won't be a cyberattack: it will be a failed system upgrade
Ransomware

The next Australian mining catastrophe won't be a cyberattack: it will be a failed system upgrade

Failed system upgrades could disrupt production, safety and payroll in Australian mines more than cyberattacks, as AI and ERP change accelerates.

By Justin Grose • 4 min read • Last week
Tomorrow's cities rely on connecting infrastructure today
Smart Cities

Tomorrow's cities rely on connecting infrastructure today

As climate shocks intensify, cities can cut outages and delays by linking water, power and transport into one view.

By David Such • 5 min read • Last week
ServiceNow unveils six autonomous security products
Network Security

ServiceNow unveils six autonomous security products

Rising AI-driven threats are pushing firms to consolidate security operations, as ServiceNow adds automation across exposure, identity and incident response.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
IBM, Red Hat offer Lightwell free to US institutions
Cloud Security

IBM, Red Hat offer Lightwell free to US institutions

Eligible US universities and non-profits can now use Lightwell to patch open source flaws without overhauling systems or sharing data.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month